Nicaraguan Co-President Rosario Murillo, speaking to Sandinista media, stated that not only women are carriers of the disease, but men can also be infected with the virus, which is why vaccination in this population segment is important.

“We are following the instructions of our commander (Daniel Ortega), who worriedly told us a few days ago that we have to vaccinate boys and girls, because otherwise, we are not protected, and that is the case,” she said.

Rosario Murillo, who commented that the vaccination of girls with the second dose of HPV continues, explained that this immunization campaign, carried out by the Government in conjunction with Nicaraguan families, the community network, local authorities, and healthcare workers, corresponds to the 2025 cycle and will immunize all those who did not receive their first dose in 2024.

The HPV vaccine, which is approximately 98 percent effective, is administered in two doses: one at the beginning of the year and the second six months later.

Cervical cancer prevention is a priority public health issue for the Government, making vaccination an important tool for preventing this disease.

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